Cable Ties

Cable Ties sold by GTSE offer a high-quality solution to fastening and cable management needs. The order quantity based tiered pricing for our cable ties, also refered to as zip ties and tie wraps, ensures we are competitive on price, no matter how big or small your requirement is.

Formerly the cable tie retailer Gocableties.co.uk, our cable tie products include durable nylonheavy dutyreleasable and stainless steel cable ties in addition to many other specialist cable ties and tools.

Cable tie selector

Quickly find the right cable ties for you from our comprehensive range

Nylon Cable Ties
UL approved Nylon 66, 94V-2. High tensile strength with low insertion force. Variety of sizes and colours.
Bulk Cable Ties
Box Deals

Save up to 30% off the single pack price.

Box deals in black or white cable ties.

 

Metal Cable Ties
Stainless steel and metal detectable cable ties. High resistance to weathering and ageing. Perfect for harsh environments. 
Trade Enquiries
Please don’t hesitate to contact our team to discuss specific needs for larger orders.
Heavy Duty Cable Ties
Perfect for use in harsh operating environments, due to their additional strength and resistance to conditions.
Specialist Cable Ties & Tools
A range of specialist cable ties, tools and accessories. Items range from printed cable ties to post fixings.
Biodegradable Cable Ties
Ideal for temporary purposes due to their biodegradable composition. Suitable for short-term use cases.
Printed Cable Ties
Ideal for any fixing or sealing solution that requires clear identification. Provides traceability for identification.

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FAQ

 

What’s the difference between Cable Ties, Zip Ties and Tie wraps?

 

There’s very little difference between the three, they are all the same product. The main indicator for the name is location. In the US cable ties are more commonly referred to as Zip Ties, whereas in the UK Cable Ties and Tie Wraps are the more common terminology. There also terms to be a difference in the in the terminology by use case. They are more commonly referred to as Tie Wraps in the building trade or warehousing.

 

What are the strongest cable ties?

 

The strongest mass market cable ties have a 114KG tensile strength (251lb) This is the strength for the plastic (nylon) cable ties. Stainless Steel Cable Ties are stronger with a tensile strength of 160KG (352lb).We have a full table of the cable tie strengths here.

 

Which cable ties are the most environmentally friendly?

 

We have an article covering this here. However usually the most environmentally friendly cable ties are the reusable cable ties, as they aren’t single use. Alternatively the bio degradable cable ties are now being used by many retailer or events companies as a greener option.

 

When were cable ties invented?

 

Cable ties were invented in 1956, by a company called Thomas & Betts. Thomas & Betts were an electrical company that did a lot of work on airlines. The original design was patented under the brand name Ty-Rap.